Water Quality Control Commission Administrator
Water Quality Control Commission Administrator
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- This position is only open to current permanent residents of the State of Colorado.
This is a HYBRID position (Please note this arrangement can be subject to change).The State of Colorado strives to create a Colorado for All by building and maintaining workplaces that value and respect all Coloradans through a commitment to equal opportunity and hiring based on merit and fitness.
The State is resolute in non-discriminatory practices in everything we do including hiring employment and advancement opportunities.
We are committed to increasing the diversity of our staff and providing culturally responsive programs and services. Therefore we encourage responses from people of diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Do you desire a career that provides you with opportunities to improve the world around you The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) is seeking diverse individuals from all backgrounds to apply for a careerposition that makes a direct impact on improving the lives of Colorado citizens. Our mission is to advance Colorados health and protect the places we live work learn and play. Our vision is to create a healthy and sustainable Colorado where current and future generations thrive.
If your goal is to build a career that makes a difference consider joining the dedicated people of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Our tobacco-free campus offers free parking and is conveniently located near RTD bus lines Glendale City Set and the Cherry Creek bike addition to a great location and rewarding meaningful work we offer:- Employee wellness programs and facilities
- Extensive internal professional development opportunities on a wide variety of subjects
- Bike to work programs including access to storage lockers and bike racks
- Distinctive career advancement opportunities throughout the State system
- Strong yet flexibleretirement benefits including a choice of the PERA Defined Benefit Plan or the PERA Defined Contribution Plan plus optional 401K and 457 plans
- Medical and dental health plans
- Paid life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- 10 paid holidays per year plus generous personal time off
- Mentoring program with opportunities for mentors and mentees
- Tuition assistance for college level courses including Masters degree programs
- Excellent work-life programs such as flexible schedules and
- A variety of employee resource groups
Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information go to: of JobAbout The Work Unit:
Environmental Commissions and Enterprise Boards sit in the Departments Administration Division. Staff working in this area oversee the administration of Type 1 commissions including the Air Quality Control Commission and Water Quality Control Commission other boards and commissions such as the Solid and Hazardous Waste Commission and several enterprise boards including the Air Quality Clean Fleet and Circular Economies enterprise boards. These boards and commissions are established in state statute and support a variety of high-priority environmental initiatives.
What You Will Be Doing:The purpose of this position is to serve as the Administrator of the Water Quality Control Commission (WQCC) overseeing all aspects of the Commissions work. This includes facilitating governor appointments to the commission coordinating a complex schedule of commission hearings providing technical and policy support to the commissioners ensuring effective stakeholder engagement and being responsible for running successful meetings hearings and other public processes. The position will assure that all commission actions are made in accordance with state and federal law and the Administrative Procedures Act. The position works closely with the departments Water Quality Control Division and while the Administrator does not set policy they need to understand the Division and Departments water quality policy objectives and be able to speak with Commissioners and others about those objectives elevating controversies or concerns of stakeholders or commissioners. The position also works closely with the Attorney Generals Office facilitating legal advice to the Commission as necessary and when requested.
Minimum Qualifications Substitutions Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights
Residency Requirement:
This posting is only open to residents of the State of Colorado at the time of submitting your application.Class Code & Classification Description:
H6G8XX MANAGEMENT MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience Only:Ten (10) years of relevant experience in public policy or public administration governmental affairs environmental policy/management or water quality management two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration establishing goals and objectives as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives
OR
Education and Experience:A combination of related education in business public administration law engineering or physical natural or environmental science or a closely related degree ideally related to water quality and/or relevant experience in public policy or public administration governmental affairs environmental policy/management or water quality management equal to ten (10) years two (2) of which must have included experience with public or business administration establishing goals and objectives as well as developing and managing a budget to achieve program goals and objectives
** This experience must be substantiated within the Work Experience section of your application.
** See Resume will not be addition part-time work will be prorated. A copy of your transcript must be submitted at the time of application (Unofficial transcripts are acceptable).
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the minimum requirements the successful candidate in this position will have the following highly desirable experience and competencies:
Experience working with governmental boards and commissions which includes work developing regulation and policy specifically related to water quality.
Experience clearly explaining verbally and in writing water quality related regulations and policies their potential impacts and recommendations to diverse audiences including colleagues stakeholders and the public.
Experience building and maintaining strong relationships with colleagues cross-functional teams other regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
Experience effectively managing multiple projects coordinating activities managing records setting timelines and ensuring adherence to deadlines
Ability to build and share a vision of the direction of a program and to engage and motivate others toward a common goal
Knowledge and ability to apply logic and common-sense in solving problems and dealing with a variety of variables where limited standardization exists
Ability to present ideas accurately effectively and concisely both verbally and in writing.
Conditions of Employment:
Pursuant to CDPHE policy a background check is required for all positions at CDPHE.
Appeal Rights:
An applicant who has been removed from an employment list or removed from consideration during the selection process may request a review by the State Personnel Director.
As an applicant directly affected by the results of the selection or comparative analysis process you may file a written appeal with the State Personnel Director.
Review of the completed signed and submitted appeal will be timely on the basis of written material submitted by you using the official appeal form signed by you or your representative. This form must be completed and delivered to the State Personnel Board by email atwithin ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the Departments action.
For further information on the Board Rules you can refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1 State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Directors Administrative Procedures Chapter 8 Resolution of Appeals and Disputes at InformationA complete application packet must include:
A completed State of Colorado application.
If using education to qualify a copy of your college/university transcripts. Transcripts must be attached to your application.
A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position.
A resume
If you are a veteran a copy of your DD214 attached to your application.
The Selection Process:
All applications that are received by the closing of this announcement will be reviewed against the Minimum Qualifications in this announcement. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications proceed to the next step.
Colorado Revised Statutes require that state employees are hired and promoted based on merit and fitness through a comparative analysis process.
Part of or all of the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review which involves a review of the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) against the preferred qualifications.
A top group up to six candidates will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.
E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more aboutE-Verify including your rights and responsibilities.
ADAAA Accommodations:
The State of Colorado believes that equity diversity and inclusion drive our success and we encourage candidates from all identities backgrounds and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore in all aspects of the employment process we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy medical condition related to pregnancy creed ancestry national origin marital status genetic information or military status (with preference given to military veterans) or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment including completing the application process interviewing completing any pre-employment testing participating in the employee selection process and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator Daniel Mckenna at or call .
Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files and second close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
